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Making Headlines

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students consider their personal opinions about the news and politics, read about the public relations drive behind the 2004 presidential election, and gather information for a press release promoting either Mr. Bush or Mr. Kerry.
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Prized Photos

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study World Press Photo prize-winning photos in small groups and compare them with memorable personal photos.
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Read (or Scroll) All About It!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners compare written headlines found in print and online news sources while using The New York Times. They conduct research with the top stories from the newspaper and have discussion that involves critical thinking skills.
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Gasping for Truth

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders investigate global responses to fighting the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome, then write a news report for people in their region of study.(April 3, 2003)
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Webbing the Food Chain

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students compose a visual representation of the food chain cycle using Inspiration educational software.
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Influence of Music On Our Lives: How Does Music Influence our Actions?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research how music influences our actions. They form an educated opinion of how music can influence our actions. Students create a computer generated presentation to outline the research methods used to form their answer....
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Public Defenders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research laws related to copyright and privacy for pamphlets educating the public about their rights when publishing original works on the Internet.
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What the Tijuana Estuary Does For You

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover what the estuaries do for the environment. In pairs, they create an advertising campaign to educate others in their local area about the benefits of estuaries. They share their poster with the class and possibly the...
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Exhibiting Your Knowledge

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students are introduced to the various museum functions. In groups, they create a traveling exhibition based on Gutenberg's invention and the first printed book. They share their exhibition with the class and answer any questions presented.
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Dealing with Conflict

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify types of conflict and various responses to anger. In this character education lesson plan, the teacher introduces definitions of conflict and anger responses. Students find examples of types of conflict in newspapers...
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Destination Reading

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice reading skills and comprehension through the use of computers and the educational software "Destination Reading" provided by Riverdeep in this self-directed lesson.
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"Charlotte's Web" - Transfer of Learning Across the Curriculum: From Literature to Science

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars research and write about the parts of a spider's body using educational software. They draw spiders using computer software.
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Creating Plants

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create their own plants and write about them using digital cameras, AppleWorks, and the educational program Kid Pix. Emphasis is placed on the creative process and reflective writing.
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Irish Eyes: Taking a Look at Local Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars create landscape flyers of local landscapes using digital photography, educational software, and examples of Irish landscapes. This creative-project lesson lasts two weeks, including class time spent collecting photographs...
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Scapegoating and Othering

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Scapegoating and "Othering" is the focus of a series of activities that ask groups to consider how these behaviors contribute to hatred and intolerance. Groups are given a scenario and discussion questions based on the situation. Whether...
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Let's Talk About Painting

For Teachers K - 4th
Discuss art and read Matthew's Dream.  In this visual arts lesson, young scholars recognize that there are different styles of art, each with its own techniques.  Use simple techniques to understand art and work at stations to complete a...
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Television CensorChip

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Explore the current television rating system, its content descriptors, and the new V-chip technology that more readily allow parents to control their child's television viewing. Help learners develop a survey that will determine the pros...
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Game of Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
By playing this game, students discover what happens to a fish stock when large amounts disappear.
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My Side of the Mountain

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students complete activities with the book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. For this literature lesson, students read the book and discuss the concept of human capital. They complete a KWLH chart and two assessments.
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Metallic Sounds

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students differentiate between metallic and non-metallic sounds. In this music lesson, students listen to the audio clip of "March" and march in time with the music. Students identify the metallic sounds in the music piece. Students...
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Something from Nothing

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify opportunity costs. In this resources lesson students are read the story Something from Nothing by Phoebe Gilman. Students list the things Grandpa makes Joseph. Students state why people make choices.
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Abraham Lincoln and the Five-Dollar Note

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Students study Presidential history by researching Abraham Lincoln.  In this U.S. history lesson, students discuss the changes in the 5 dollar bill and create a timeline of Abraham Lincoln's life.  Students complete a puzzle activity...
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Fractile vs. Equal

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students compare and contrast methods of categorizing data. In this data collection lesson, students complete worksheet activities that require them to note the differences between equal and fractile intervals. Students also discuss...
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Little House In the Big Woods

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore economics by reading classic literature with their classmates. In this farm production lesson, students read the famous story Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Students complete handouts based upon...

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